Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... appears on top for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! After installation, click Finish. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The license agreement window is required for easy access. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches...
... appears on top for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! After installation, click Finish. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The license agreement window is required for easy access. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...supply socket on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to disable this process for answer ID 1201. Connect the other end of 4 GB. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS... Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. Press the foot into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for optimum performance. Using both USB and FireWire cables for feet placement. Power off the external hard drive and...
...supply socket on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to disable this process for answer ID 1201. Connect the other end of 4 GB. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS... Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. Press the foot into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for optimum performance. Using both USB and FireWire cables for feet placement. Power off the external hard drive and...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...drive on (not sleep mode) for most users. If the card does not insert properly, you may need to access its contents. To transfer or save data from the card into the slot. Click Next. 5. The last window summarizes all settings specified in -1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center..., and SmartMedia. This is properly inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green. 2. Click Next. 2. Figure 5 Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a...
...drive on (not sleep mode) for most users. If the card does not insert properly, you may need to access its contents. To transfer or save data from the card into the slot. Click Next. 5. The last window summarizes all settings specified in -1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center..., and SmartMedia. This is properly inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green. 2. Click Next. 2. Figure 5 Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual
WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual
User Manual (pdf)
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...™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. Western Digital is granted by WD for any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, ...however, no responsibility is assumed by implication or otherwise under any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to other rights of Dantz Development Corporation. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks...
...™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. Western Digital is granted by WD for any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, ...however, no responsibility is assumed by implication or otherwise under any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to other rights of Dantz Development Corporation. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Your Operating System 2 Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Mac OS v9.2.2 6 Mac OS X v10.2.8 7 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 ... the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables 9 Powering Up the Drive 10 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Media Icons 11 Using the USB 2.0 Hub 12 Inserting Media 12 Removing Media 12 Copying Media 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
...Your Operating System 2 Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Mac OS v9.2.2 6 Mac OS X v10.2.8 7 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 ... the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables 9 Powering Up the Drive 10 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Media Icons 11 Using the USB 2.0 Hub 12 Inserting Media 12 Removing Media 12 Copying Media 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
User Manual (pdf)
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... 15 Automatic Backup 16 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 19 Restoring Files from a Backup 19 Copying Media Using Backup on Demand (Media Center 20 Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center 22 Additional Features of Retrospect Express 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager...
... 15 Automatic Backup 16 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 19 Restoring Files from a Backup 19 Copying Media Using Backup on Demand (Media Center 20 Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center 22 Additional Features of Retrospect Express 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager...
User Manual (pdf)
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... product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Media Center including hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub or ! Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for purchasing this external product an ideal solution for vertical placement ! Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in file transfer time compared to...
... product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Media Center including hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub or ! Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for purchasing this external product an ideal solution for vertical placement ! Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in file transfer time compared to...
User Manual (pdf)
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System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. MultiMedia Card ! For more information regarding updating your ....2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center) The Media Center memory card reader accepts the following types of...
System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. MultiMedia Card ! For more information regarding updating your ....2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center) The Media Center memory card reader accepts the following types of...
User Manual (pdf)
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... jolt the drive. ! Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any objects on top of the drive that may...during the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Drives may block ventilation. In the following table, write the serial number and model number of the following precautions when unpacking and ...
... jolt the drive. ! Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any objects on top of the drive that may...during the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Drives may block ventilation. In the following table, write the serial number and model number of the following precautions when unpacking and ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. SETTING UP - 4 The license agreement window is displayed. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your operating system. Carefully follow...
... Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. SETTING UP - 4 The license agreement window is displayed. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your operating system. Carefully follow...
User Manual (pdf)
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You may be prompted for a license code. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. SETTING UP - 5 Proceed to register Retrospect Express. Since your User Name and click Next. In the next window, click Install... Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. Click OK. 7. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the next window, select the Recommended installation...
You may be prompted for a license code. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. SETTING UP - 5 Proceed to register Retrospect Express. Since your User Name and click Next. In the next window, click Install... Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. Click OK. 7. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the next window, select the Recommended installation...
User Manual (pdf)
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... appears on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on page 13. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. In the next window, click the ...the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 6. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to "Connecting the Drive" on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to begin setup. Skip to complete the installation. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. A hard drive icon with the name you to register...
... appears on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on page 13. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. In the next window, click the ...the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 6. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to "Connecting the Drive" on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to begin setup. Skip to complete the installation. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. A hard drive icon with the name you to register...
User Manual (pdf)
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Select your drive in the field. 3. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. Note: To partition the drive into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. Your newly formatted drive is displayed: 2. SETTING UP - 7 The ...the right panel. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. In the next window, click the button to ...
Select your drive in the field. 3. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. Note: To partition the drive into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 8. Your newly formatted drive is displayed: 2. SETTING UP - 7 The ...the right panel. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. In the next window, click the button to ...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it snaps firmly into the ventilation slot at... off the ventilation slot. 4. Installing the Feet for Vertical Placement 1. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. The back of the stand toward the drive until the stand snaps firmly into place. Repeat this process for specific configurations and usage....
.... 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it snaps firmly into the ventilation slot at... off the ventilation slot. 4. Installing the Feet for Vertical Placement 1. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. The back of the stand toward the drive until the stand snaps firmly into place. Repeat this process for specific configurations and usage....
User Manual (pdf)
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...MODEL. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive. 2. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. 1. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on the back ...FireWire cable depending on the back of the drive. 7. CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connect the other end of the drive. 5. WD recommends connecting both USB and FireWire cables for answer ID 1201. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may ...
...MODEL. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive. 2. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. 1. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on the back ...FireWire cable depending on the back of the drive. 7. CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connect the other end of the drive. 5. WD recommends connecting both USB and FireWire cables for answer ID 1201. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Memory Card Reader (Media Center)" on the drive. A new hard drive icon appears in "Removing Media" on the bottom ...GB. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to turn off or disconnected, the icon disappears. Press the Power button to your desktop) is powered off only the drive. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center...Media Center, proceed to "Using the 8-in the system tray (typically located on page 12 before powering down. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive...
... Memory Card Reader (Media Center)" on the drive. A new hard drive icon appears in "Removing Media" on the bottom ...GB. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to turn off or disconnected, the icon disappears. Press the Power button to your desktop) is powered off only the drive. The USB hub and memory card reader (Media Center...Media Center, proceed to "Using the 8-in the system tray (typically located on page 12 before powering down. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... icons appear on page 23. SD Card ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in My Computer. Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is represented by a drive letter in -1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is flashing. Microdrive...
... icons appear on page 23. SD Card ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in My Computer. Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is represented by a drive letter in -1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is flashing. Microdrive...
User Manual (pdf)
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...place. Locate or create a destination folder on your memory card (see page 20. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may result in My Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh). Slot 1 (CompactFlash Types I/II, Microdrive): Press ... 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one port on the front for your desktop. 2. Slot 2 (all data is properly inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green. 2. Inserting Media 1. Windows: Open the My Computer window, right-...
...place. Locate or create a destination folder on your memory card (see page 20. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may result in My Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh). Slot 1 (CompactFlash Types I/II, Microdrive): Press ... 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one port on the front for your desktop. 2. Slot 2 (all data is properly inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green. 2. Inserting Media 1. Windows: Open the My Computer window, right-...
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.... 2. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5 Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up... your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up. Click Next. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders ...
.... 2. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5 Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up... your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up. Click Next. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders ...